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酔

酔 — drunk, feel sick, poisoned

Learn the correct stroke order for 酔 (drunk), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)スイsui
Kun'yomi (訓読み)よ.うyou、よ.いyoi、よyo
Strokes11
Radical酉
Frequency#1640
Meaningsdrunk, feel sick, poisoned, elated, spellbound

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

心酔しんすいadoration; admirationnoun
酔うようto get drunk; to become intoxicatedverb
泥酔でいすいbeing dead drunk; drunken stupornoun
陶酔とうすいintoxicationnoun
麻酔ますいanaesthesia; anesthesianoun
酔いよいdrunkenness; intoxicationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 酔 (drunk) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 酉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 酔 is #1640, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

心酔しんすい — adoration; admiration
酔うよう — to get drunk; to become intoxicated
泥酔でいすい — being dead drunk; drunken stupor

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (酉)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 酔 have?

The kanji 酔 (drunk) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 酔?

酔 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 酔 mean?

酔 means: drunk, feel sick, poisoned, elated, spellbound. On'yomi readings: スイ. Kun'yomi readings: よ.う, よ.い, よ.

What JLPT level is 酔?

酔 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.